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Interpretation

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Sample VUS Report

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Sample VUS Report

Variants Of Unknown Significance (VUS) Policy And Interpretation

What is the protocol for interpreting a variation as a VUS? Help
VUS is called when the identified variation is: (1) novel (not in any database); (2) rare (allele frequency <0.005) with no additional information available or called VUS by published references and/or ClinVar; (3) rare (allele frequency <0.005) and called as a mutation by only one published reference
What software is used to interpret novel variations? Help
ExAC, dbSNP, ClinVar, MVL database
What is the laboratory's policy on reporting novel variations? Help
We report novel variants unless clients specifically state that they don't want us to include novel variants in reports.
Are family members with defined clinical status recruited to assess significance of VUS without charge?Help
Yes
Will the lab re-contact the ordering physician if variant interpretation changes? Help
Yes, We either call or email by using the information provided to us in the requisition forms.

Research

Is research allowed on the sample after clinical testing is complete?Help
Not provided

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